Top and side loading shredder with optional handle

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to shredder openings or throats. Specifically, this invention teaches a shredder housing with a top throat to allow material to be disposed of from above the shredder, as well as a side throat to allow for material to be disposed of from the side of the shredder. This is accomplished by placing a guiding member in the throat to assist both the top and side input. In addition, two side throats substantially opposite each other allow for multiple users to simultaneously use the shredder. Finally, the guiding member can serve as a handle to assist in lifting the housing from the base.

1. A shredder housing comprising:
 two side throats, wherein one side throat is located on one half of the housing, and the other side throat is located on the other half of the housing; 
 a top throat, wherein said top throat located between said two side throats; 
 and a shredding mechanism, wherein said two side throats and said top throat are capable of feeding material to be shredded into said shredding mechanism. 
 
     
     
       2. A shredder housing comprising:
 two side throats, wherein one side throat is located on one half of the housing, and the other side throat is located on the other half of the housing; 
 one top throat, wherein said top throat is located between said two side throats; 
 a shredding mechanism, wherein said two side throats and the top throat are capable of feeding material to be shredded into said shredding mechanism; and 
 a guiding member which facilitates insertion of material into the shredding mechanism, wherein said top throat is located on top of said guiding member. 
 
     
     
       3. The shredder housing of  claim 2  wherein said guiding member can be pulled upward to serve as a handle to assist in carrying the shredder housing.